whiffing
moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S5E21: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 21CrimeDramaMystery
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oilskin
a heavy waterproof cloth treated with oil or wax
relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
desecrate
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
compensatory
intended to make up for a loss, injury, or extra effort
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
whorl
a spiral shape or pattern
washout
a complete failure or disappointment
marigold
a garden flower with bright yellow, orange, or brownish flowers
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wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements
trachea
the tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs
sandalwood
a fragrant wood used in perfume, incense, and carving
aspirate
to pronounce a sound with a strong puff of air
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
ramble
walk around in a relaxed way, usually for pleasure and without a fixed route
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support